Joesph
Joesph is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He will add or increase.
Origin and history
Joesph is a spelling variant of the classic biblical name Joseph, originating from the Hebrew Yosef meaning 'he will add'. While often occurring as an unintentional transposition of letters in records, it has been used consistently as a given name in the United States. It carries the same rich historical and religious associations as the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
15,650 babies in the United States have been named Joesph since 1880. It ranks #948 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 39 |
| 1890-1900 | 56 |
| 1900-1910 | 80 |
| 1910-1920 | 708 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,237 |
| 1930-1940 | 907 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,327 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,547 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,313 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,337 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,012 |
| 1990-2000 | 885 |
| 2000-2010 | 755 |
| 2010-2019 | 347 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Nicknames
Joe, Joey
Fun facts
- Joesph is a recognized orthographic variant of Joseph that has appeared consistently in official birth registry data.
- It shares its etymological lineage with one of the most popular and enduring masculine names in Judeo-Christian tradition.